SNAP
Statement

Statement by Mary Grant of Long
Beach(626 419 2930), Western Regional Director of SNAP. She was molested
repeatedly by Orange County priest Fr. John Lenihan.

"We must remember that this information is being made public only
because brave and persistent victims patiently sought justice in the courts.
Sadly, that seems to be the only way long-held secrets about clergy sex
crimes ever see the light of day. All of us are indebted to these courageous
victims. Children will be safer because of their dedication.

We believe this information will prevent at least one of these dangerous
clerics from gaining more access to vulnerable youngsters.

Only the most naive believe these files are complete.

We hope Bishop Brown will discipline the eight other priests of his diocese
who are still fighting to keep their crimes hidden and delay healing for
victims and Catholics. And we hope Cardinal Mahony will start to finally
come clean about sexually abusive clerics and complicit church officials
in his archdiocese."